Chinese-Style Simmered Dish With Star Anise and Gin

Name: Chinese-Style Simmered Dish With Star Anise and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken thighs; 500 grams Satoimo (taro roots); 300 grams Cooked and chopped bamboo shoots; 1 Carrot; 6 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 thumb Ginger; 1/2 Japaese leek (please use the green part); 100 ml Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 4 tbsp Sugar; 1200 ml Water; 1 tabelspoon Weipa; 2 pieces Star anise; 1 dash Salt

Servings: persons

500 grams Chicken thighs
500 grams Satoimo (taro roots)
300 grams Cooked and chopped bamboo shoots
1 Carrot
6 Dried shiitake mushrooms
1 thumb Ginger
1/2 Japaese leek (please use the green part)
100 ml Soy sauce
3 tbsp Shaoxing wine
4 tbsp Sugar
1200 ml Water
1 tabelspoon Weipa
2 pieces Star anise
1 dash Salt

1
Prepare the ingredients first.
2
Peel the satoimo taro roots, and rub with salt.
3
Put in a pot with water, bring to a boil, and drain the water.
4
The flavour will get absorbed easily by doing this job.
5
Start cutting the ingredients.
6
Cut the chicken, bamboo shoots, and carrot into large pieces.
7
Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms in water, and cut into 4 even pieces.
8
Thinly slice the ginger, and chop the Japanese leek.
9
Heat oil in a pressure cooker or a frying pan, and stir-fry the ginger and Japanese leek.
10
When fragrant, add the chicken, and continue stir-frying.
11
When cooked through, transfer to the pressure cooker.
12
Pour in the water, and bring to a boil.
13
Add all the remaining vegetables.
14
When it starts to boil, skim off the scum carefully.
15
Add all the flavouring ingredients.
16
Add the star anise at the end, and cook for 15 minutes in the pressure cooker.
17
Leave it for a while, and you're done.
18
Adjust the taste with a small amount of salt at the end, and enjoy.

356

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Chicken thighs, 500 grams Satoimo (taro roots), 300 grams Cooked and chopped bamboo shoots, 1 Carrot, and more.

Yes, Chinese-Style Simmered Dish With Star Anise and Ginger falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chinese-Style Simmered Dish With Star Anise and Ginger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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